University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Game Khun Phaen Escapes to Freedom
This interactive game is based on a famous character in a Thai legend. See if you can figure out how he escaped! You will have to use your problem solving and spatial relationship skills to figure out this one.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Magic Triangle
Use your problems solving skills to make everything add up correctly for this challenge. The solution is right at this one page website.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Butterfly Flowers
This one page website offers a challenge that will require you to use your problem solving skills. There are teacher tips and the solution available to help.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Magic Circles
Use your problem solving skills to figure out this challenge. A number of solutions are available right at this one page website.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Game Pumpkin Patch
Sharpen your problem solving and strategy skills playing this Somali game, Pumpkin Patch. The rules are simple but the game requires some thinking. There is a "Get Printable Page," link at the top to print out the materials you need.
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Lesson: An Introduction to Estimation and Measurements
Pancakes anyone? Young scholars explore estimation and measurement by learning how to make pancakes. A hands-on lesson designed for students in grades 3-5 where young scholars are engage in hand-on experiences involving measuring volume,...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Guess My Shape
The students will make the connection between 2-D and 3-D shapes using modeling clay and geometric solids and participate in an interactive web instructional activity. Students will make predictions about what 2-D shape they think will...
PBS
Pbs: Mike and Padhu: Bikes and Trikes
Solve a word problem with Mike and Padhu. This video focuses on valid methods of problem solving, including guess-and-check and modeling with manipulatives.
Other
Resolucion De Ecuaciones
In Spanish. An online step by step explanation of various problem solving methods of one variable equations. Includes eight practice equations for students, with solutions available.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: A Shapey Network
Sharpen your problem solving and logic skills on this network activity. There is a "Printable Page," link if you want to print it out to help you with your strategy.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Absolute Value Equations
Helpful resources for planning classroom instruction on absolute value equations: a lesson with example problems and step-by-step solutions; a practice exercise through which students can quiz their knowledge of absolute value equations...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Estimation Station
During this instructional activity, students will learn the difference between estimation and guessing. Knowing how to estimate is an essential skill that will help students determine approximate totals as well as check the...